Gear Garage Live Show | September 9th, 2025

This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.

Today's Show!

1. Rescue Courses
2. Answer Questions

Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode

Topic: Rouge Mid-Chute

Hi Zach. Love the show! Is there a low flow at which you stop running the Mid Chute? We launch August 22nd, and I plan to scout and run the Mid Chute in my Wing Williamson. It's been decades since I ran the Rogue, sadly. Thanks in advance!

Topic: Cherry Creek First Time Footage

I had the chance to row Cherry Creek and the Tuolumne in a cat boat. I had just video beta and minimal scouting because of the race and bubble that day so it ended up being mostly following and read-and-run. Could you guys check it out and let me know how I did?

Topic: GoPro set-up tips

Hi Zach, love the show and appreciate your candid advice and expertise. Can you describe your GoPro mounting set-up for the video trip reports? Also, what settings in your GoPro are used?

Topic: Beaver Boards and Dance Floors

Just got back from the Class III Rowing School - wow was it excellent. Like World Class. Bravo. Claire, Austin, Mason, Josh, and Terra were all outstanding and it was one of the best courses I've ever taken. Anyways, one of the takeaways for my raft is the idea of setting up a beaver board and captain/dance floor so that all the gear is suspended from the frame like y'all have in your gear boats. I'm in GP, and I'm struggling to find Marine Grade plywood - any suggestions on where to get it? Or is there something else y'all use? Really don't want to go the route with starch/flour glues.... Thanks is advance!

Topic: Wild Dory Rescue

Watch between min 4 and 8. I found this clip on YouTube and would love to hear your take on this. This is a dory getting stuck in the Grand Canyon, and the group getting it out.

Topic:

What are your thoughts on Rivtek Rafts? They claim it's less flippy, more roomy, and more durable than standard rafts. I personally would never spend $7000 on this. But, I'm trying to keep an open mind even though it's so damn ugly. Maybe it is the future... (probably not though)